Ginger vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ginger and filo
- Ginger is richer in copper and potassium, yet filo is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for filo is 43% higher.
- Ginger contains 6 times more potassium than filo. Ginger contains 415mg of potassium, while filo contains 74mg.
- Ginger contains less sodium.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than filo.
Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Phyllo dough.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +460.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +435% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3228.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +317.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2064% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +902.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +443.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +142% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +290.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1944.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +499.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.541mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 23.3µg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3.21mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.341mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 4.073mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 483mg | 20% |
| Folate | 11µg | 88µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.101mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 52.6g | 12% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 7.1g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.476mg | 11% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 299kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 74mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 6g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 3.149g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 75mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 1.47g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.923g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 6.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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